Whatcom County Roads with Closures / Traffic Limitations

The Whatcom County Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that the following roads will have Closures or Traffic Limitations during the week of November 9th through the 13th, to accommodate construction activities. Please see the detailed information listed below.

Closures:
Mosquito Lake Rd/Middle Fork Bridge about 5.5 south of Mt Baker Hwy (SR542)This bridge rehabilitation project will include replacement of the approach spans, removal and replacement of the existing decking, new guardrails, replacement of many structural steel members, repainting of the bridge and scour protection installed in the river.Bridge Closure is from Monday, June 22nd for approx. 8-10 months.The bridge closure is for all vehicles including emergency.A signed detour route is in effect.

Traffic Limitations:
Hampton Rd/Mormon Ditch Bridge, just south of Lynden This new bridge is now open to traffic as of Noon, October 29th. Please use lower speeds and caution in the construction zone as minor work activities are still underway. Thank you for your patience and courtesy over the 6-month construction period.

Questions should be directed to Whatcom County Public Works at 360-715-7450 On the web - http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/publicworks/roadclosures/
Engineering – Road Construction Projects, select Press Release

Joe Bates
Whatcom County
voice: (360) 676-6707 x52510
voice: (360) 220-6654
311 Grand Ave
Bellingahm, Wa 98225
jbates@co.whatcom.wa.us

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